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Mainnet JSON-RPC
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Free NEAR RPC (NEAR)
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Access reliable, enterprise-grade RPC endpoints that power your dApp with ultra-low latency and 99.9% uptime.
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Make your first RPC call on NEAR's Blockchain Gateway.
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Get 200 requests/second, priority support and advanced blockchain features.
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Complete on-chain data access for NEAR. Query wallets, tokens, NFTs, and transaction history with lightning-fast APIs - no need to run your own nodes.
About NEAR
The NEAR RPC documentation provides developers with the necessary tools to interact programmatically with the NEAR blockchain. NEAR is designed for scalability, low fees, and fast transaction finality, making it an ideal platform for decentralized applications (dApps) and financial applications. The documentation includes key API endpoints for querying blockchain data, managing smart contracts, and submitting transactions. NEAR’s architecture ensures efficient development and deployment of scalable dApps with its developer-friendly environment.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about NEAR RPC endpoints
What is NEAR RPC?
NEAR RPC (Remote Procedure Call) is an interface that allows developers to interact with the NEAR blockchain. It enables you to read data, send transactions, and deploy smart contracts programmatically using standard JSON-RPC methods.
How do I connect to NEAR using these RPC endpoints?
Simply copy the RPC endpoint URL from above and configure it in your Web3 library (ethers.js, web3.js), wallet (MetaMask, Trust Wallet), or development tool (Hardhat, Truffle). The endpoint works immediately with no registration required for the free tier.
What are the rate limits for free NEAR RPC?
Free tier RPC endpoints are limited to 5 requests per minute. This is perfect for testing and development. For production applications, we recommend upgrading to Tatum Premium which offers 200 requests per second with no daily limits.
Is NEAR RPC free forever?
Yes! Our free tier NEAR RPC endpoints are free forever with 5 requests per minute. This tier is perfect for learning, testing, and small projects. There are no hidden fees or time limits on the free tier.
What's the difference between mainnet and testnet?
Mainnet is the live NEAR blockchain where real transactions occur with real assets. Testnet is a separate network used for testing and development with free test tokens. Always test your dApp on testnet before deploying to mainnet.
Can I use these endpoints in production?
Free tier endpoints can be used in production for low-traffic applications (under 5 req/min). For production apps with higher traffic, we strongly recommend Tatum Premium for guaranteed uptime, faster rate limits, and enterprise SLA.